Headlines
Millions Are Already Being Spent On Political Ads
The new election cycle is underway, and there’s already plenty of ad dollars being placed. While it’s unlikely to top the massive $11.1 billion record-setting total during the presidential cycle, AdImpact says $61.1 million worth of ads have already aired in the current cycle.
Trio Of Related Hispanic Media Entities To Merge
Three inter-related Hispanic-focused media companies are consolidating their operations through a merger that will be led by José Villafañe — a move that is designed to create “a powerhouse in U.S. Latino media.”
Mergers & Acquisitions
Whoa, Nelly! An Inspirational Deal Arrives In Idaho
A pair of radio stations licensed to a rural Idaho community north of Boise is about to get a new owner, pending FCC approval.
Ketelsen Agrees to Buy ‘Benson Radio’
It’s a Minnesota community where the temperature as of 9:30am this morning was -12 F.
An Alabama FM’s Sale Signals Paradise’s End For Bearden
It’s known as the city where the first “911” call was placed, and just south of Muscle Shoals and Florence. Here, a Class A FM is being sold, as Harold Bearden parts ways with his bit of “Paradise.”
Television
Total TV: Why Breaking Down Streaming And Linear Silos Is Finally Starting To Happen
For years now, we've been talking about how the division between linear and streaming TV makes no sense from a viewer's perspective.
Fubo Sports Inks Deals for OTA Distribution in 100-Plus Markets
Over-the-air distribution adds to the network’s current distribution as a FAST channel on Fubo and most ad-supported streaming platforms
Radio
Bill Recognizes Radio’s Role In Disasters But Aims To Cut NPR Funding.
Threats to public media funding have been growing louder, and now a bill has been introduced in Congress that would specifically prohibit federal funding for National Public Radio.
NCAA March Madness Radio Listeners Have ‘Greater Passion And Engagement.’
Research data from several sources give AM/FM radio coverage of the NCAA’s annual March Madness college basketball tournament the edge over TV, according to an analysis in Westwood One’s weekly blog.
FCC
FCC Explores Updates to CALM Act Rules
The agency is asking for public comments on how it can reduce overly loud commercials